My first handgun was a hipoint in .40 S&W. I just mainly bought it for plinking and later got my permit. It did go bang everytime I squeezed the trigger, except when I tried to shoot hollow points through it. It wouldn't feed hollow points at all.

Trip286: no disrespect to you or hipoint...i know times are hard for some and we must spend thriftfully in such times...and if you are happy with your choice great...we buy what suits our needs.lets face it . Guns ,like cars are a means to and end nothing more. They serve a need. They dont have to be pretty to get the job done. Its mostly about personal preference . If it works,it works...many folks have the money to spend or are willing to save longer before they buy their weapon of choice...The bottom line is...if it works then work it the best you can and dont forget to have fun along the way... Satajet...

Well times are not hard for me, I make damn good money and have bought several guns. And after I saw the hi point 9mm I just had to try it. I figured that if I didn't like it what the heck I put more than that in a slot machine in 15 minutes sometimes. I was so impressed I got the 45 later. Yes I own more expensive and prettier but can't really say much better functioning or much better warranty. I have had zero issues with the guns does it get better than that. Oh yeah I also got the carbine too after the 45.

Great door stop or boat anchor. I have the .45 and it shoots good, but your arm sure gets tired quickly. To heavy to carry, to ugly to leave out on display. want fit in the glove box. I bought it out of curiosity.

Great door stop or boat anchor. I have the .45 and it shoots good, but your arm sure gets tired quickly. To heavy to carry, to ugly to leave out on display. want fit in the glove box. I bought it out of curiosity.

Well times are not hard for me, I make damn good money and have bought several guns. And after I saw the hi point 9mm I just had to try it. I figured that if I didn't like it what the heck I put more than that in a slot machine in 15 minutes sometimes. I was so impressed I got the 45 later. Yes I own more expensive and prettier but can't really say much better functioning or much better warranty. I have had zero issues with the guns does it get better than that. Oh yeah I also got the carbine too after the 45.

That is the beauty of choice...to each their own...i prefer the XD line myself.